Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention with Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas

We designed Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention with Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas for use with elementary students. We developed this version of the program to offer small-group support to Tier-2 and Tier-3 students who require supplemental mathematics remediation in the area of word-problem solving. The focus of this intervention is single-digit and double-digit additive and multiplicative word problems that include four schemas: Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups.

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Multi-Step Word-Problem Videos

Manual Introduction: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention with Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas

In this video, we review the manual, materials, and recommended set up for Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Captain Cards

In this video, we introduce the Captain Cards Activity and model how to complete the activity in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Counting Up: Addition and Subtraction

In this video, we introduce Counting Up addition and subtraction and model how to use the strategy to support students’ fluency skills.

Equation Quest

In this video, we introduce the Equation Quest activity and model how to solve a variety of standard and nonstandard equations and how to solve equations using the order of operations in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

UPS Check2 Attack Strategy

In this video, we review how to use UPS Check2, the attack strategy used in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Total Problems

In this video, we model how to solve single-step Total problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Difference Problems

In this video, we model how to solve single-step Difference problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Change Problems

In this video, we model how to solve single-step Change problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Equal Groups Problems

In this video, we model how to solve single-step Equal Groups problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Multi-Step Total and Difference Problems

In this video, we model how to solve multi-step Total and Difference problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Multi-Step Total and Equal Groups Problems

In this video, we model how to solve multi-step Total and Equal Groups problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Multi-Step Equal Groups and Equal Groups Problems

In this video, we model how to solve multi-step Equal Groups and Equal Groups problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Multi-Step Equal Groups, Equal Groups, and Total/Difference Problems

In this video, we model how to solve multi-step Equal Groups, Equal Groups, and Total or Difference problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Shipshape Sorting

In this video, we introduce and model the Shipshape Sorting Activity in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.

Jolly Roger Review

In this video, we introduce the Jolly Roger Review Activity and model how to complete the Jolly Roger Review problems in Pirate Math Equation Quest: Multi-Step Word-Problem Intervention With Total, Difference, Change, and Equal Groups Schemas.